Explore the Family Name Holzmann
The meaning of Holzmann
1. German: topographic name for someone who lived in a wood, from Holz ‘wood, copse’ + -mann ‘man’. 2. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a woodman (see Holzer 2). Compare Holtzman. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Gerhard.
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How common is the last name Holzmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Holzmann' decreased by 4.08% from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 44,895 to 46,725. However, in terms of actual counts, there was a minor increase of 1.11%, rising from 450 in 2000 to 455 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease of 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #46,725 | -4.08% |
| Count | 450 | 455 | 1.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holzmann
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Holzmann' identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.44% in 2000 to 93.85% in 2010. Over the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.11% to 2.20%. Additionally, a small percentage began to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races in 2010, whereas this demographic data was suppressed (S) in 2000 for privacy reasons. No individuals with the surname 'Holzmann' identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 93.85% | -2.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 2.2% | 98.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |